Host

Miskiri Hospitality Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Miskiri Hospitality Group is seeking a warm, organized Host/Hostess to greet guests and manage seating to ensure smooth front-of-the-house operations in a busy dining environment.

The role requires excellent people skills, composure under pressure, and the ability to multitask during peak periods. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required; join a team committed to guest-first hospitality and seamless service.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent people skills and a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to stay organized and professional during high-volume periods.
• Comfort with basic computer/POS or reservation systems and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and warmly upon arrival.
• Manage waitlist and seating chart to balance server sections.
• Accurately quote wait times and communicate updates to guests.
• Answer phone, take reservations, and respond to inquiries.
• Escort guests to tables, present menus, and relay specials to the team.
• Coordinate with servers/bussers/management to reset tables quickly.
• Monitor dining room flow and flag seating or service issues to management.
• Maintain a clean host stand and entrance area.
• Handle guest concerns or special requests and relay to the team.
• Assist with to-go and phone orders as needed.
• Say goodbye to departing guests and thank them for visiting.

Skills

Friendly communication

Verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Problem-solving

POS / reservation-system

Team player

Night/Weekend availability

Tools

POS system

Job description

About Us

Miskiri Hospitality Group brings elevated, made-from-scratch hospitality to every location we operate. The Host is the first and last impression a guest gets — setting the tone for their entire visit.

Position Summary

We're looking for a warm, organized, and detail-oriented Host/Hostess to greet guests, manage seating and wait times, and keep the front of the house running smoothly. This role requires excellent people skills, composure under pressure, and the ability to multitask during busy periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet every guest promptly and warmly upon arrival, creating a great first impression
• Manage the waitlist and seating chart to balance server sections and maintain efficient table turns
• Accurately quote wait times and communicate updates to waiting guests
• Answer the phone professionally, take reservations, and respond to guest inquiries
• Escort guests to their table, present menus, and communicate any relevant specials or notes to the serving team
• Coordinate with servers, bussers, and management to ensure tables are cleaned and reset promptly for the next party
• Monitor the dining room flow and proactively flag any seating or service issues to management
• Maintain a clean, organized host stand and entrance area
• Handle guest concerns or special requests (large parties, accessibility needs, allergies) and relay them to the appropriate team member
• Assist with to-go orders, phone orders, or online order pickup as needed
• Say goodbye to departing guests and thank them for visiting

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; customer service or hospitality experience a plus
• Friendly, outgoing personality with strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and professional during high-volume, fast-paced periods
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer/POS or reservation-system skills (or willingness to learn)
• Team-oriented attitude and reliability
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours)
• Ability to move quickly through a crowded dining room and entrance area
• Occasional lifting of menus, high chairs, or small equipment (up to 20 lbs)
• Comfortable working near a busy entrance with frequent guest interaction and noise